Global warming: Nasa animation shows disturbing rise in temperatures over last 135 years
Nasa said that global temperatures averaged in 2015 broke the previous record set in 2014 by 0.13C.
Gorgeous pictures: Snow monkeys bathe in hot springs on frozen ground at Jigokudani Park in Japan
A unique insight into the daily routine of Japanese Macaques who reside in the valleys of the Yokoyu-River during the winter months.
US: Anonymous vows politicians linked to toxic Flint Michigan water 'won't go unpunished'
Governor Rick Snyder is going to be shown 'the error of his evil ways,' says hactivist collective.
Harsh frost hits the south of England, as temperatures plunge to a bitter -8C
Photographer Matt Cardy captures Bath on a particularly icy morning – as weather conditions plunge across the UK
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Climate experts agree 2015 was hottest year on record and 2016 may break more records
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Scientists show toxin produced by blue-green algae results in Alzheimer's-like symptoms in monkeys.
China smog: Greenpeace reports pollution levels actually dropped in 2015
The data, which covers 367 cities, showed average PM2.5 levels dropping by 10% in 2015 compared to 2014.
World Economic Forum: Plastic to outweigh fish in oceans by 2050
Increased plastic production and use coupled with low recycling is fast flooding the oceans.
Wind power: Denmark smashes own record with 42% of electricity generated by wind in 2015
Denmark is on track to hit its 2020 target of 50% electricity produced by wind turbines.
Snowball Earth: Explosive underwater volcanoes turned planet from frozen waste to cradle of humanity
Volatile volcanoes in the Snowball Earth theory could be the cause of cap carbonates, solving the mystery.
South Africa: Crops fail and people die from heatstroke as worst drought on record continues
South Africa is in the grips of a severe drought that shows no sign of abating after the driest year on record.
Rhinos: Dramatic surge in poaching in Zimbabwe in 2015
Most of the rhinos killed were black rhinos; considered critically endangered.
Become a tree after you die in egg-shaped biodegradable pod
Bodies are buried in foetal position inside pods and then a tree is planted above.
Unusual 'Hurricane Alex' barrelling to the Azores linked to climate change and warmer waters
'Near-record' warm water tied to 'remarkable' development, say meteorologists.
Banned pollutant found in blubber of marine mammals shows PCBs still at dangerously high levels
European whales, dolphins and porpoises contain among highest levels of toxic polychlorinated biphenyls on planet.
US: Strange 'frostquake' suspected in heartland rumble
Earth shuddered and boomed as freezing water cracked frozen mud and rock, say meteorologists.
Global warming 'may delay next ice age by 100,000 years'
Greenhouse gas emissions are driving the planet towards a prolonged warming trend, German scientists warn.
US: Scientists launch investigation after 8,000 dead seabirds found washed up in Alaska
Biologists believe that the warming of sea surface temperatures may have affected the fish that they feed on.
Lake Erie: Car found frozen solid after severe cold hits eastern US
Footage shows Mitsubishi completely encased in ice after being parked by lake.
Peru: GPS vultures help crack down on illegal garbage dumps in Lima
Ten vultures in Peru have been fitted with GPS devices and video cameras in a unique bid to locate garbage sites.
India: 400 fin whales beached on Tuticorin coast
BREAKING: More than 25 fin whales have died as local authorities and marine experts rush to save others.
Climate change is turning Pacific Ocean coastal waters acidic, scientists warn
Warming and lower oxygen levels mean bad news for marine life, researchers say.
Sir Philip Dilley resignation: Jet-setting Environment Agency chief steps down after anger at Barbados trip
Dilley was criticised for going on holiday to Caribbean during the worst flooding crisis for years.
Nepal earthquake: Cataclysm looms as 2015 disaster did not unleash full tectonic fury
2015 Nepal earthquake did not reach the surface meaning another disaster looms in coming decades.
Fracking earthquake: Scientists confirm biggest hydraulic fracturing tremor yet in British Columbia
Latest finding fuels fears that natural gas extraction is rattling the Earth.
UK weather: Cold snap on the way across Britain after wettest December on record
The UK can expect a sudden blast of cold weather in January after one of the mildest Decembers in history.
Cornwall: Pink bottles washing up on beaches in their thousands contain Vanish detergent
Thousands of pink bottles containing Vanish stain remover wash up after being lost at sea.
Anthropocene epoch: 5 reasons why scientists suggest we should make a new chapter for Earth
Five reasons scientists have suggested human activity has changed the Earth forever.
Amazing video of Earth's 4.5 billion year history scaled to distance between LA and New York
This video will change your perception of time since the beginning of our planet.
Volcano season isn't a real thing and we're 99.9% sure Yellowstone won't erupt in next 80 years
News that Yellowstone supervolcano could erupt within the next century are not accurate.
Earth not prepared to cope with fallout from massive volcanic eruptions, report warns
European Science Foundation warns governments are not prepared for danger posed by large volcanic eruptions
Earth enters a new chapter of its history, as the Anthropocene epoch is linked to human activity
Scientists say the Earth's geological record has changed since the beginning of the Holocene epoch.
Paris: Canal Saint-Martin clean-up in pictures as bikes, chairs and trolleys emerge from sludge
The last time the canal was drained, those in charge of the cleaning removed 40 tonnes of waste, including at least one car.
El Nino: Cars stranded on flooded San Diego streets
Several abandoned cars were seen almost entirely submerged at a flooded intersection.
California governor Jerry Brown declares emergency over methane gas leak in Los Angeles
Jerry Brown demands stepped up regulations, mitigation for shocking pollution
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